Unlocking Business Credit: Strategies for Small Business Success (Episode 13) #CreditChatLive
In this episode of #CreditChatLive, hosts Destiny White and Rod Griffin are joined by Drew Smith, a seasoned business credit expert with over two decades of experience. Known as “The Business Credit Guy,” Drew shares invaluable insights on the importance of establishing and maintaining good business credit, especially for small business owners. From understanding the differences between personal and business credit to practical steps for building a strong credit profile, Drew covers it all. Tune in to discover how to protect your personal assets, leverage your EIN for business growth, and navigate the evolving landscape of business finance. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help your business thrive.
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About Drew Smith
Drew Smith is a business credit and finance expert with a 20+ year career in helping small businesses in over 23 countries. He currently specializes in helping small business owners get access to funding around their EIN, not their LLC, to remove personal guarantees and protect their assets, all while unlocking cashflow and capital to grow. He has helped over 43,000 businesses build business credit while recession proofing their businesses and building exit strategies.
As a strong presenter & educator, he has given keynotes to tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and continues to work with small business expos, Chambers of Commerce, and non-profits in all 50 states. As an ex financial advisor for HSBC, he left Wall Street Corporations to work for Main Street.
As a small business owner, experienced real estate investor and finance professional working in the information technology, e-commerce, finance, real estate and entertainment industry, Drew understands the power of creative funding in our changing landscape. He has worked both locally and abroad with a diverse range of products and technologies, dedicated to helping businesses not just survive, but thrive.
With a love of travel, Drew has been to over 123 countries and lived in 5, and has relocated from Hollywood, California to his current home in Sarasota, Florida with his lovely wife Leslie and their golden retriever Chips.
Skilled in Marketing Management, Public Speaking, Finance, Business Credit, Real Estate, Sales, Go-to-market Strategy, and Professional Services B2B and Consumer Sales.